Highlights: The Open (Round 1)
Spieth is in the hunt

Highlights: The Open (Round 1)

A trio of Americans played their way to the top of the leaderboard after a thrilling first day at the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. (more…)

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Schwartzel outshines McIlroy & Johnson
Schwartzel is just one off the pace

Schwartzel outshines McIlroy & Johnson

Charl Schwartzel hit a beautiful 6-iron into the 18th green to set up a closing birdie and shoot 66 to move within one of the leaders, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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The Open Championship: Golf’s crown jewel
The Claret Jug

The Open Championship: Golf’s crown jewel

Lifting the Claret Jug is something every golfer aspires to. GARY LEMKE wonders if 2017 will see another first-time Open champion, like Henrik Stenson was last year. (more…)

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The Open tee times: Charl alongside McIlroy and Johnson
Schwartzel is looking for Major number two

The Open tee times: Charl alongside McIlroy and Johnson

South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel will join world number one Dustin Johnson and crowd favourite Rory McIlroy for the opening two rounds of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. (more…)

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By the numbers: The Open
Villegas had the low round of the tournament in 2008

By the numbers: The Open

From the number of playoffs to the year Royal Birkdale first hosted The Open, Compleat Golfer’s July issue sheds light on the numbers that count. (more…)

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Six players to keep an eye on at The Open
Grace is SA's best hope

Six players to keep an eye on at The Open

Need help with your fantasy selections ahead of The Open Championship? WADE PRETORIUS has done the legwork and picked six stars likely to be there late on Sunday. READ: First round tee…

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Palmer’s letter to Ernie
Els holding the trophy in 2012

Palmer’s letter to Ernie

South African golf legend Ernie Els revealed the letter written to him by the late Arnold Palmer after his triumph at the 2012 Open Championship. (more…)

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